Travel swing with detachable rocker

ABSTRACT

A portable travel swing and rocker device for children includes a swing frame and a rocker. Either or both of the swing frame and the rocker are foldable for ease of transport. The rocker can be used in a first swinging motion mode when attached to the swing frame, or independently in a second rocking motion mode when detached from the swing frame. Electronic features and controls are optionally provided on the rocker for dual mode operability.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/304,653 filed Mar. 7, 2016 and U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Ser. No. 62/394,897 filed Sep. 15, 2016, theentireties of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference for allpurposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to the field of children'saccessories, and more particularly to a portable travel swing device forchildren having a detachable rocker apparatus.

BACKGROUND

Motion devices such as swings, rockers, gliders and the like are oftenused for supporting infants and small children during rest or play, andto entertain and soothe a child with a steady cyclical motion.Children's swing devices typically fall into one of twocategories—larger (typically, for example, having a height of 32″ ormore) and heavier (typically, for example, weighing about 35 pounds ormore) full-size swings for stationary use in one location, and smallerand lighter travel swings for portable use.

Some full-size swings may incorporate a removable child support unit,for example allowing a child carrier to be attached to and removed fromthe swing base structure. On such devices, the electronic controls forthe swing's motion and other features are typically provided on theswing base structure, since it remains stationary and therefore easierto access than moving or removable components, and to avoid addingweight to components intended for portability.

Travel swings typically do not incorporate a removable child supportunit, due to their smaller frame size and weight constraints. Thus,previously known travel swings typically function only as a swing, anddo not provide alternate modes of use.

Continuing developments and improvements are sought in the field ofchildren's accessories. It is to the provision of an improved portabletravel swing device for children that the present invention is primarilydirected.

SUMMARY

In example embodiments, the present invention provides a portable travelswing device for children having a detachable rocker apparatus. Thedevice includes a swing frame and a rocker configured for releasableattachment to the swing frame. In example embodiments, a magnetic driveor other motive means is provided for swinging the rocker when mountedon the frame, and the rocker is further configured for supporting achild therein and rocking the child when the rocker is removed from theframe. In this manner, the device is convertible between two modes ofuse, namely a swing mode and a rocker mode.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a swing and rockerdevice for children, which includes a swing frame and a rocker. Theswing frame preferably includes a first leg assembly and a second legassembly connected by at least one frame hub. The swing frame preferablyalso includes at least one swing arm having a first end pivotallycoupled to the at least one frame hub and a second end comprising acoupling bracket. The rocker preferably includes a seat, a rocker baseattached to the seat, and a mounting hub for detachable coupling withthe coupling bracket of the swing frame.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a portable travel swing androcker device for children, including a swing frame and a rocker. Theswing frame preferably includes a first leg assembly and a second legassembly. The first and second leg assemblies are preferably connectedby at least one frame hub. The swing frame preferably also includes atleast one swing arm having a first end pivotally coupled to the at leastone frame hub and a second end comprising a coupling bracket. The rockerpreferably includes a seat, a rocker base attached to the seat, and amounting hub for detachable coupling with the coupling bracket of theswing frame.

In yet another aspect, the invention relates to a portable child motiondevice including a base frame and a child support unit configured forremovable attachment to the base frame. The child support unit ispreferably operable to move in a coupled mode when attached to the baseframe, and alternatively operable to move in an independent mode whendetached from the base frame.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a children's swing androcker device including a swing frame and a rocker. The swing framepreferably includes a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly, thefirst and second leg assemblies preferably being pivotally connected toone another by first and second frame hubs, whereby the swing frame isfoldable from an expanded configuration for use to a compactconfiguration for portability. The swing frame preferably furtherincludes first and second swing arms, each swing arm having a first endpivotally coupled to one of the first and second frame hubs and a secondend comprising a first coupling portion. The rocker preferably includesa support surface for receiving a child, a rocker base attached to thesupport surface and defining at least one arcuate rocking surface, andsecond coupling portions for releasable engagement with the firstcoupling portions of the swing arms.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention willbe understood with reference to the drawing figures and detaileddescription herein, and will be realized by means of the variouselements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appendedclaims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing generaldescription and the following brief description of the drawings anddetailed description of example embodiments are explanatory of exampleembodiments of the invention, and are not restrictive of the invention,as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a two-in-one travel swing with adetachable rocker in a swinging first mode of use according to anexample embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the swing with detachable rocker of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C show side views of the swing with detachable rockerof FIG. 1, moving through a range of swinging movement according to anexample embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the swing with detachable rocker ofFIG. 1.

FIG. 5 shows the swing with detachable rocker of FIG. 1, with the rockerremoved from the swing frame and the swing frame partially folded into acollapsed configuration.

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the detached rocker in a rockingsecond mode of use, independent of the swing frame.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the detached rocker in the rocking second modeof use, independent of the swing frame.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show the detached rocker folded into a collapsedconfiguration.

FIGS. 10A, 10B and 10C show a sequence of folding of the swing frame,according to an example embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D show an attachment sequence of coupling theremovable rocker to the swing frame, according to an example embodimentof the invention.

FIGS. 12A and 12B show additional details of a portion of a coupling andrelease mechanism for attachment and removal of the removable rocker toand from the swing frame, according to an example embodiment of theinvention.

FIGS. 13 and 13A show additional detail of a pivotal seat frameconnection of the removable rocker portion of the travel swing,according to an example embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to thefollowing detailed description of example embodiments taken inconnection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part ofthis disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is notlimited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parametersdescribed and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein isfor the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of exampleonly and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Anyand all patents and other publications identified in this specificationare incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, thesingular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference toa particular numerical value includes at least that particular value,unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressedherein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to“about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a rangeis expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular valueand/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values areexpressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it willbe understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

With reference now to the drawing figures, wherein like referencenumbers represent corresponding parts throughout the several views,FIGS. 1-13 show a portable travel swing and rocker device 10 accordingto an example embodiment of the invention. The device generally includesa swing frame 30, and a detachable rocker 60 that is configured for afirst mode of use attached to the swing frame, and also for a secondmode of use detached from and independent of the swing frame. Inalternative embodiments, the detachable component takes the form of abouncer, glider, seat or other child support device, for exampleproviding bouncing, gliding, vibrational or other types of motion.

In the example embodiment depicted, the frame 30 comprises an A-framehaving a front leg assembly 32 and a rear leg assembly 34, bothpivotally connected at upper ends thereof to upper frame hubs 36. Eachof the front leg assembly 32 and the rear leg assembly 34 comprise aU-shaped assembly having first and second leg members and a lowercross-member extending between lower ends of the leg members. The frame30 may be fabricated from plastic or aluminum tubing and/or othermaterials of construction. A lower frame brace member 40 extends betweenthe lower cross-members of the front leg assembly 32 and the rear legassembly 34. In example embodiments, the lower frame brace member 40comprises front and rear segments hingedly connected to one another atinner ends thereof, and pivotally connected to the lower cross-membersof the leg assemblies at outer ends thereof. The frame hubs 36 and/orthe lower frame brace member 40 optionally include a releasable lockingmechanism to retain the frame 30 in the expanded or uprightconfiguration (FIGS. 1-4), or to allow the frame to fold into a morecompact folded or generally flat collapsed configuration (FIG. 5) forstorage and transport. FIGS. 10A, 10B and 10C show a sequence of foldingof the swing base frame 30 from the expanded or upright configuration(FIG. 10A) to the compact folded or collapsed configuration (FIG. 10C).As shown, the lower frame brace member 40 optionally includes a carryhandle or hand grip 41 extending from the inner end of one of the frontor rear segments, with an opening configured for an adult caregiver'shand to pass through and grasp a handle portion thereof to fold andcarry the frame. As seen with reference to FIG. 10C, in an exampleembodiment the hand grip 41 is offset a distance from the hingedconnection between the front and rear segments of the lower frame bracemember 40, and when the frame 30 is in its folded configuration the handgrip is positioned generally along or proximal centrally along a medialplane or axis extending between the folded front and rear leg assemblies32, 34, and above the center of gravity of the folded frame 30 forbalanced carrying and ease of portability. A passive magnetic element42, for example comprising a permanent magnet, is preferably mounted ator adjacent to a medial portion of the lower frame brace member 40. Inexample embodiments, the frame 30 does not include any active or poweredelectronics or drive components.

The frame 30 further comprises first and second swing arms 50, 52,pivotally coupled to the upper frame hubs 36, and hanging downwardlytherefrom. In the depicted example embodiment, each swing arm 50, 52further comprises a coupling bracket 54 extending therefrom, for examplerearwardly at an acute angle of inclination, and optionally hingedlyconnected to a respective swing arm. A generally U-shaped cross-bar 56extends between the coupling brackets on each swing arm 50, 52 to couplethe motion of the swing arms together and/or to provide structuralbracing. Optionally, the cross-bar 56 is configured to function as acarrying handle when the frame 30 is folded. As seen best with referenceto FIG. 2, in example embodiments the swing arms 50, 52 are inwardlydirected, for example arcuately curving or angled inwardly from a widerspacing W between the upper ends of the swing arms at their points ofconnection with the upper frame hubs 36 to a narrower spacing N betweenlower ends of the swing arms at the coupling brackets 54. The inwarddirection of the swing arms 50, 52 provides spacing between inside edgesof the leg assemblies 32 of the swing base frame 30 and outside edges ofthe seat body 62 of the rocker 60, sufficient for an adult caregiver tomore easily fit their hands for access to attach and remove the rocker60 from the swing base frame. Additionally, in example embodiments, theupper frame hubs 36 are relatively narrow, for example no more thanabout 1.5 times the width, and more preferably no more than about 1.25times the width of the front leg assemblies 32, to minimize interferencewith access between the frame and the seat.

For ease of portability and transport, in example embodiments, thetravel swing and rocker device 10 has an overall maximum height of lessthan about 30″, for example about 25″-28″ or less in height.Additionally, in example embodiments, the travel swing and rocker device10 has an overall weight of about 30 pounds or less, for example about15-20 pounds or less in weight. In this manner, a parent or other adultcaregiver can easily move the travel swing and rocker device 10 fromroom to room for use in different locations, load the device into thetrunk or storage area of a vehicle, and otherwise readily move andtransport the device. Additionally, in example embodiments, a caregivercan lift and carry the travel swing and rocker device 10 with one hand,leaving the other hand free to carry the child or other objects.

The rocker 60 generally comprises a seat body 62, for example in theform of a plastic molding or fairing, comprising a seat frame portion 64and a base frame portion 66 extending downward from the front of theseat frame portion. The seat frame portion retains a soft-goods seat orsupport surface 70 for holding a child, optionally including a fabricsling or cover, cushioning, and retention straps or a safety harness forattaching around the child seated therein. Optionally, as shown ingreater detail in FIG. 13, a folding and/or spring biased seat frame,for example in the form of a pair of generally U-shaped retention frametubes 72, 74, is provided for engagement of the soft-goods seat 70within the seat frame portion 64, and optionally to allow for removal ofthe soft-goods seat for cleaning or replacement. One or more snapretainers or other couplings 65 (FIG. 13A) are optionally provided forengagement of the soft goods frame tubes 72, 74 with the seat frame 64.The seat frame 64 optionally also defines a recessed peripheral rim 67about the opening into which the frame tubes 72, 74 of the soft goodsseat 70 fit, for a flush and aesthetic fit.

The rocker 60 preferably further comprises a rocking base 80 comprisingfirst and second arcuate side rocker components 82, 84 having convexlycurved arcuate rocker surfaces, and a rocker cross-member 86 connectedbetween distal ends of the side rocker components. The proximal ends ofthe first and second arcuate side rocker components 82, 84 arepreferably coupled to the base frame portion 66. The first and secondarcuate side rocker components 82, 84 are optionally pivotally coupledto the base frame portion 66 to allow folding between an expandedrocking configuration (FIGS. 6 and 7) and a generally flat compactfolded configuration (FIGS. 8 and 9). A releasable locking mechanismwith one or more release actuators 88 is optionally provided to allow auser to reconfigure the rocking base between the expanded and compactconfigurations. In example embodiments, two release actuators 88 areprovided, one along each lateral side of the rocker 60, such thattwo-handed operation by an adult caregiver is required to fold therocker, to prevent unintentional folding of the rocker when in use witha child seated therein. The release actuators 88 are preferablypositioned away from the support surface 70 so a child resting thereondoes not accidentally release the actuators.

The seat body 62 preferably also comprises mounting hubs 100 along eachside for detachable coupling with the coupling brackets 54 of the swingframe 30. Release actuators 102 are operatively coupled to the mountinghubs 100. In example embodiments, two release actuators 102 areprovided, one on each side of the rocker 60, such that two-handedoperation by an adult caregiver is required to remove the rocker 60 fromthe frame 30. Optionally, the actuators 102 are operated to release therocker 60 by squeezing them upwardly, so that the rocker can be removedfrom the frame with a continuous upward lifting motion by the adultcaregiver grasping the rocker by the seat body around the actuators. Inexample embodiments, the actuators 102 are positioned generally at oraround a center of mass position along the seat body 62, such that therocker 60 is balanced when lifted thereby. The actuators 102 are alsopreferably positioned underneath and away from the support surface 70 toprevent a child resting thereon to accidentally operate the actuators.FIGS. 12A and 12B show additional detail of an actuator according to anexample embodiment, wherein an outwardly biased actuator portion 103 isdepressed inwardly to retract a latch 105, and upon release returnsoutwardly to extend the latch. FIGS. 11A-11D show a sequence ofattachment of the rocker 60 to the base frame 30 according to an exampleembodiment of the invention. A hook retainer 90 mounted at the head endof the underside of the seat body 62 is engaged with the free end of thecross-bar 56 of the base frame 30 (FIGS. 11A, 11B). Mounting hubs 100 ofthe rocker 60 are engaged with corresponding receivers of the couplingbrackets 54 of the swing base frame 30 (FIG. 11C). The rocker 60 islowered onto the coupling brackets 54, and latches 105 of the actuators102 of the rocker releasably engage cooperative coupling portions of thecoupling brackets 54 to securely attach the rocker to the swing baseframe 30 (FIG. 11D). To remove the rocker 60 from the swing base frame30, the process is reversed, by depressing actuators 103 to release thelatches 105, and lifting the rocker 60 off of the coupling brackets 54of the swing base frame.

The swing and rocker device 10 preferably also includes anelectro-magnetic drive system for automated swinging of the rocker 60when mounted to the frame 30. In the depicted example embodiment, themagnetic drive system includes electrical drive components and anonboard power source such as batteries located on the rocker 60, suchthat the frame 30 is non-powered and structural only. In alternateembodiments, the drive system and/or other electronic features may belocated on the frame or elsewhere. The magnetic drive system preferablyincludes an active electromagnetic coil or actuator mounted on across-brace 110 extending between the first and second side rockercomponents 82, 84 of the rocking base 80 of the rocker 60. When therocker 60 is mounted on the swing frame 30 and the rocking base 80 isextended (see FIGS. 3 and 4), the electromagnetic actuator 110 extendsin close proximity to the passive magnetic element 42 of the swingframe, such that the magnetic drive system operates to impart and/ormaintain a swinging motion to the rocker and a child seated therein.

The seat body 62 of the rocker 60 optionally further comprisesadditional onboard electronic control and/or entertainment features. Forexample, a control panel 120 is optionally provided along a front faceof the base frame portion 66. For example, the rocker 60 optionallyincludes electronic actuators for control of sound and/or vibrationtransducers, speakers, music features, and/or light features provided inor on the seat body; and/or on-off, swing speed, amplitude, and/or timercontrols for the swing motion of the electromagnetic drive system.Incorporation of the active drive components, power source, and/orelectronic features and controls of the device 10 into the removablerocker 60 rather than the swing base frame 30 allows operation of theelectronic features and controls when the rocker is used with the swingbase frame or used independently apart from the swing base frame. Aremote control device is optionally provided, for example in the form ofa wireless (e.g., Bluetooth) remote control device or Wi-Fi enabledmobile device such as a smart-phone or tablet computer device.Optionally, music or voice is delivered from the mobile device or remotecontrol device to a speaker on the rocker 60. The provision of remotelycontrolled operation of the electronic features is particularlyadvantageous in embodiments having onboard controls on the rocker 60rather than the swing base frame 30, as the rocker moves in use (whereasthe base frame remains generally stationary in use), so the onboardcontrols would present a moving target to operate when the rocker isswinging or rocking during use. In further example embodiments, theelectronic controls of the device 10 may be remote control only, withoutonboard controls (or with only minimal onboard controls), to reduceweight and cost.

The swing and rocker device 10 preferably provides two-in-one or dualmode functionality, for example enabling use in a first “swing” mode ofuse as a swing device when the rocker 60 is mounted to the swing frame30 (FIGS. 1-4), and in a second “rocker” mode of use of the rockerindependently when detached from the swing frame (FIGS. 6 and 7). In theswing mode of use, a child seated in the seat 70 of the rocker 60 movesthrough a back-and-forth swinging motion along a generally arcuate pathdefined by pivotal motion of the swing arms 52 about their points ofpivotal connection to upper mounting hubs 36 of the swing frame 30, asindicated by direction arrows S in FIG. 3. In the rocking mode of use, achild seated in the seat 70 of the rocker 60 moves through aback-and-forth rocking motion defined by contact of the rocker arms 82,84 along an underlying support surface, as indicated by direction arrowsR in FIG. 7. The rocker 60 is attached to the swing frame 30 for use inthe swing mode, by an adult caregiver coupling the mounting hubs 100 ofthe rocker to the coupling brackets 54 of the swing frame. The rocker 60is removed from the swing frame 30 for use in the rocker mode by thecaregiver releasing the mounting hubs 100 of the rocker from thecoupling brackets 54 of the swing frame by actuation of the releaseactuators 102, lifting the rocker away from the swing frame, and placingthe rocker onto a support surface that is not part of the swing frame.When not in use, the swing frame 30 can be folded into a generally flatcompact configuration (FIG. 5) and the rocker 60 can also folded into agenerally flat compact configuration (FIG. 9) for compact storage andtransport. Both the swing frame 30 and the rocker 60 are lightweight andconfigured for ease of portability in travel applications.

While the invention has been described with reference to exampleembodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that avariety of modifications, additions and deletions are within the scopeof the invention, as defined by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A portable travel swing and rocker device forchildren, comprising: a swing frame comprising a first leg assembly anda second leg assembly, the first and second leg assemblies connected byat least one frame hub, and further comprising at least one swing armhaving a first end pivotally coupled to the at least one frame hub and asecond end comprising a coupling bracket; and a rocker comprising aseat, a rocker base attached to the seat, and a mounting hub fordetachable coupling with the coupling bracket of the swing frame.
 2. Theportable travel swing and rocker device of claim 1, wherein the rockeris operable in a first mode for swinging when mounted to the swingframe, and operable in a second mode for rocking when detached from theswing frame.
 3. The portable travel swing and rocker device of claim 1,further comprising a magnetic drive mechanism for imparting a swingingmotion to the rocker when mounted to the swing frame.
 4. The portabletravel swing and rocker device of claim 3, wherein substantially allpowered components of the magnetic drive mechanism are mounted to therocker.
 5. The portable travel swing and rocker device of claim 1,wherein at least one of the swing frame and the rocker are foldable froman expanded configuration to a compact configuration.
 6. The portabletravel swing and rocker device of claim 1, wherein the rocker comprisesat least one remotely-controlled electronic feature.
 7. The portabletravel swing and rocker device of claim 1, wherein the at least oneswing arm is inwardly directed, to provide operational clearance betweenthe swing frame and the rocker.
 8. The portable travel swing and rockerdevice of claim 1, having a height of less than 30 inches and a weightof less than 25 pounds.
 9. A portable child motion device comprising abase frame and a child support unit configured for removable attachmentto the base frame, wherein the child support unit is operable to move ina coupled mode when attached to the base frame, and wherein the childsupport unit is operable to move in an independent mode when detachedfrom the base frame.
 10. The portable child motion device of claim 9,wherein the child support unit swings relative to the base frame in thecoupled mode, and rocks on a support surface in the independent mode.11. The portable child motion device of claim 9, wherein at least one ofthe base frame and the child support unit are foldable from an expandedconfiguration for use to a compact configuration for portability. 12.The portable child motion device of claim 9, wherein both of the baseframe and the child support unit are foldable from an expandedconfiguration for use to a compact configuration for portability. 13.The portable child motion device of claim 9, wherein the base framecomprises a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly, the first andsecond leg assemblies being pivotally connected to one another by firstand second frame hubs, and further comprising first and second swingarms, each swing arm having a first end pivotally coupled to one of thefirst and second frame hubs.
 14. The portable child motion device ofclaim 9, wherein the child support unit comprises a rocker comprising asupport surface for receiving a child and a rocker base attached to thesupport surface.
 15. The portable child motion device of claim 9,further comprising at least one electronic feature, the at least oneelectronic feature being a part of the child support unit and separablefrom the base frame when the child support unit is in the independentmode.
 16. The portable child motion device of claim 15, furthercomprising a control for the at least one electronic feature, thecontrol being onboard the child support unit and/or part of a remotecontrol separate from the child support unit and the base frame.
 17. Theportable child motion device of claim 9, having a height of less than 30inches and a weight of less than 25 pounds.
 18. A children's swing androcker device comprising: a swing frame comprising a first leg assemblyand a second leg assembly, the first and second leg assemblies beingpivotally connected to one another by first and second frame hubs,whereby the swing frame is foldable from an expanded configuration foruse to a compact configuration for portability, the swing frame furthercomprising first and second swing arms, each swing arm having a firstend pivotally coupled to one of the first and second frame hubs and asecond end comprising a first coupling portion; and a rocker comprisinga support surface for receiving a child, a rocker base attached to thesupport surface and defining at least one arcuate rocking surface, andsecond coupling portions for releasable engagement with the firstcoupling portions of the swing arms.
 19. The children's swing and rockerdevice of claim 18, wherein the rocker is operable in a swinging motionmode when attached to the swing frame, and wherein the rocker isoperable independently of the swing frame in a rocking motion mode whendetached from the swing frame.
 20. The children's swing and rockerdevice of claim 18, further comprising an electromagnetic drive systemfor imparting a swinging motion of the rocker relative to the swingframe.
 21. The children's swing and rocker device of claim 20, wherein apowered component of the electromagnetic drive system is mounted to therocker, and a passive component of the electromagnetic drive system ismounted to the swing frame.
 22. The children's swing and rocker deviceof claim 18, further comprising at least one electronic feature, the atleast one electronic feature being a part of the rocker and removablefrom the swing frame.
 23. The children's swing and rocker device ofclaim 22, further comprising a control unit for the at least oneelectronic feature, the control unit being selected from an onboardcontrol unit being a part of the rocker, a remote control unit not partof the rocker or the swing frame, and a combination thereof.
 24. Thechildren's swing and rocker device of claim 18, wherein the rocker baseis hingedly attached to the support surface of the rocker.
 25. Thechildren's swing and rocker device of claim 18, wherein the first andsecond swing arms are inwardly directed, defining a wider spacingbetween the first ends of the swing arms at their points of connectionwith the frame hubs and a narrower spacing between the second ends ofthe swing arms at the first coupling portions.
 26. The children's swingand rocker device of claim 18, having a height of less than 30 inchesand a weight of less than 25 pounds.